Gillibrand To Return Her Paycheck

Several members of Congress have declared that they want to give up their paychecks during a government shutdown – to show solidarity with the federal workers and troops who won’t be receiving pay. Now, Senator Gillibrand has added her name to the list.

“If hardworking Americans are going to go without a paycheck, so should members of Congress. I will return my paycheck to the U.S. Treasury during any shut down,” said Senator Gillibrand in a press release.

The release also takes a shot at House Republicans for not voting on a bill that would prevent lawmakers from drawing a salary during a shut down.

House Republicans suggest the reason they didn’t take up the bill is because their are constitutional questions about whether salary for Congress members can be limited in any way.